Federal prosecutors are trying to get an arrest warrant for Cabrera, but it’s been unsuccessful. According to the Albuquerque Journal, it’s because El Salvadorian authorities concerned Cabrera will face the death penalty.

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office has dropped death penalty against two others and won’t seek it against him. But there’s nothing on the record showing that, and El Salvador is refusing to cooperate until there is,” said Gallagher.

Anderson’s mother is waiting for the arrest of Cabrera, who officials said is staying with relatives in El Salvador.

“She and the rest of her children and grandchildren need this case to come to an end so they can sleep at night,” said Gallagher.

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